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TT RoadSigns Podcast
From the editors of Transport Topics, RoadSigns is a podcast about trucking's future. In each episode, you'll follow one of our expert reporters as they pursue solid answers to critical questions and meet interesting people along the way.
Do you have a question for our hosts to answer? Tell us here: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/. For more information, visit: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/transport-topics-podcasts
- Episodes
- 220
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 29 min
- On air since
- 2018
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
220 episodes, newest first
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27 min
RS203: How Has Connected Technology Transformed Winter Fleet Operations?
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A truck sends an alert. What happens next matters, especially in winter. How can fleets turn connected technology into smarter decisions? In this episode of RoadSigns, host Michael Freeze is joined by Bob Toews, CEO of TruckDown, for a practical conversation about winter readiness in the connected fleet era. They discuss preventive maintenance, bridging the gap between alerts and response, and why clear communication and established vendor relationships matter when a truck goes down. From aging equipment and storm-driven service demand to the promise of AI-powered predictive maintenance, find out how your fleet can more effectively respond to weather-related disruptions. Tune in now to strengthen your fleet's winter readiness planning.
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20 min
RS202: Is Trucking Ready for the AI Age?
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Artificial intelligence is moving beyond experimentation and into real-world trucking operations. Is the industry ready for what comes next?
Recorded live at The AI Summit, co-hosted by TMC and TT, PCS Software CEO Mark Hill joins Seth Clevenger to discuss the advance of AI in the trucking industry. Carriers and brokers across the industry are now incorporating AI into daily workflows and reshaping freight operations and the workforce.
What impact will this have on the broader trucking industry? Is the industry still exploring AI's full potential? Tune in to discover practical starting points to prepare your organization for the future of freight.
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23 min
RS201: How Can AI and Cameras Enhance Driver Safety?
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As fleet safety technology accelerates and freight markets begin to recover, fleets are facing fresh decisions about where to invest in safety technology, with AI-powered cameras at the center of the conversation. Recorded live at Samsara's Beyond 2026 conference in Las Vegas, host Seth Clevenger sits down with Arpan Podduturi, vice president of safety at Samsara, to examine how AI, telematics and onboard cameras are converging to protect drivers and reduce risk. The conversation also touches on Samsara's new AI Multicam system, which stitches multiple camera feeds into a 360-degree view, and AI Agent Studio for custom safety workflows. What can fleets actually unlock with the right combination of AI-powered tools? How can operators cut through the hype to find the right starting point for their business? Listen to the full episode to find out how these tools are already changing safety outcomes on the road.
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50 min
RoadSigns Turns 200: Looking Back to See What's Ahead
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As Transport Topics rolls out its redesigned magazine, the RoadSigns podcast marks its own milestone: 200 episodes. What have eight years and hundreds of conversations with trucking executives, technology developers, economists and maintenance leaders taught us about where trucking is headed? In this episode, hosts Seth Clevenger and Michael Freeze revisit the podcast's 2018 origins, reflect on how trucking technology has evolved and share the trends that surprised them most. They also look forward to Episode 500 and the legacy they hope RoadSigns will leave behind. Tune in for insights from 200 episodes of reporting on trucking’s road ahead.
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23 min
RS199: How Do Dump Pump Systems Really Hold Up in the Field?
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Hydraulic systems quietly power some of the hardest-working trucks on the road, but they're rarely top of mind until something fails. What's the real difference between normal wear and a pump that's been abused, and how can fleets tell the two apart before it costs them downtime? In this episode of RoadSigns, Brad Gulick of Eaton Mobile Power Group joins host Michael Freeze to cover dump pump sizing, flow vs. pressure tradeoffs, filtration best practices and where hybrid and electric PTOs are headed. Listen now to hear what your maintenance team might be missing.
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26 min
RS198: How Can Fleets Turn Summer Breakdowns Into A Proactive Uptime Strategy?
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As summer freight demand climbs and temperatures push equipment and drivers to their limits, fleets face a familiar but costly challenge: roadside breakdowns that ripple far beyond the truck itself. In this episode of RoadSigns, host Michael Freeze sits down with Alex Fraser, Vice President of Customer Operations at Cox Fleet, to unpack how breakdowns test a fleet's safety, compliance and customer service systems all at once. Fraser draws on his work with fleets and service providers to explain how stretched service networks and driver safety concerns intersect during the industry's most demanding season. What actually breaks first when a fleet gets stretched thin: speed, communication or execution? Tune in for a practical playbook to turning summer from a season of reactive scrambling into a disciplined uptime strategy.
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19 min
RS197: Can Fleets Stay Ahead of Rising Costs and Technician Shortages?
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For fleet operators wrestling with rising maintenance costs and a shrinking technician workforce, the old playbook may no longer be enough. In this episode of RoadSigns, host Michael Freeze talks with Kevin Clark, AVP of Dedicated Solutions at Cox Fleet, to tackle one pressing question: how should fleets rethink their maintenance strategies to stay efficient and resilient over the next several years?
Clark shares frontline insights on modern maintenance strategies, from how to weigh in-house vs. outsourced maintenance to what a high-performing hybrid model looks like in practice. Whether you run a regional fleet or manage a national network, this conversation offers practical guidance on aligning your maintenance strategy, staffing, and equipment mix before you lock in your next budget.
Tune in for the strategic perspective you need for the road ahead.
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18 min
RS196: Is Your Parts Strategy Keeping Pace With Today’s AMT Market?
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Automated manual transmissions (AMTs) are no longer an emerging technology, they are now a standard feature across many fleets - and the aftermarket is working to keep pace. As a result, fleets and service providers are re-evaluating everything from parts inventories to technician training programs. Is your parts strategy aligned with where the market is going, or anchored in past practices? Does your shop view access to diagnostic software as a core requirement for maintaining uptime, or an afterthought?
In this episode of RoadSigns, Eaton's Jason Dinardo, senior product manager, and Leah Bogle, transmission product manager, join host Michael Freeze to address common misconceptions and examine what today’s drivetrain service environment truly requires. The discussion explores the leading causes of AMT-related comebacks, how aging assets entering second and third ownership are reshaping parts planning and why diagnostics and calibration have become the new bottleneck in the service bay.
Gain a clearer view of how to protect uptime, manage total cost of ownership and perform AMT service correctly the first time. Listen now.
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33 min
RS195: Will Agentic AI Automate Dispatching?
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Dispatch remains the nerve center of every trucking operation — traditionally powered by phone calls, spreadsheets and constant problem-solving — and it is being reworked with the help of artificial intelligence. In this RoadSigns episode, host Seth Clevenger speaks with PCS Software CEO Mark Hill to examine what “agentic AI” means for modern fleet operations.
Is automation eliminating the role of the dispatcher, or transforming it? Their discussion explores how this technology can autonomously handle a significant share of routine dispatch responsibilities, including load booking, driver assignment, shipper communication and rate management. In turn, human dispatchers are freed to concentrate on exceptions, strengthen strategic customer and driver relationships, and apply judgement in complex scenarios where human experience remains essential.
How is this technology reimagining what an efficient fleet operation will look like by 2027? For carriers seeking to improve reliability, control costs and stay ahead of competitors, this is a conversation you can't afford to miss.
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19 min
RS194: How Can Common Sense Planning Prepare Your Fleet for 2027 Emissions Rules?
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With the 2027 NOx emissions rules on the horizon, fleet leaders are finally moving from uncertainty to action. Recorded live at the 2026 TMC Annual Meeting, co-host Michael Freeze is joined by Brian Antonellis, Senior Vice President of Fleet Operations at Fleet Advantage, for a candid look at how fleet leaders should be thinking about capital planning. After years of regulatory whiplash, Antonellis says the industry has entered a period of relative clarity. Fleets now know what the next 12 months look like, and that means it's time to make decisions. If you're asking yourself how to weigh 2026 pre-buy opportunities against incoming technology or whether training your technicians may matter more than the trucks themselves, tune in to this practical conversation for a guide to managing assets through this regulatory transition.
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53 min
RS193: Inside the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies Rankings — and the AI Revolution Reshaping Freight
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Transport Topics has released its Top 100 Logistics Companies list and this year’s rankings highlight an industry defined by resilience, consolidation and rapid technological change. In this episode, TT features coordinator Mike Senatore joins host Seth Clevenger to break down the biggest movers, notable newcomers and key absences from North America’s definitive ranking of third-party logistics providers. They examine the acquisition strategies reshaping the competitive landscape along with new entrants earning a spot on the list. The conversation then turns to the technology story behind this year’s Top 100 cover: the rise of agentic AI. Mark Hill, CEO of PCS Software, joins Seth to explain why this moment represents a true inflection point for logistics, how carriers and brokers should decide what to automate versus what to keep in human hands and what a practical, successful AI rollout looks like in day-to-day operations. Whether you're tracking the competitive landscape of North American logistics or trying to understand where AI fits into your own operations, this episode offers essential context to inform future planning and investments. For more information: ttn.ws/episode193 This episode is sponsored by PCS Software [https://pcssoft.com/] Join RoadSigns mailing list: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/join-the-mailing-list/ For sponsorship and guest inquires please visit: https://roadsigns.ttnews.com/roadsigns-contact/ For RoadSigns extended cuts visit: https://pages.ttnews.com/RS-Bonus-Content-Archive.html
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29 min
RS192: How Is Tire Management Technology Gaining More Traction?
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What if your tires could tell you exactly what they need — before a blowout, before a breakdown, before a costly roadside event?
Recorded live at TMC’s 2026 Annual Meeting, co-host Seth Clevenger sits down with Ralph Dimenna, chief commercial officer at Aperia Technologies to break down the latest advances in tire management technology, including Aperia's own groundbreaking expansion into steer-tire inflation. The conversation also explores how AI is beginning to unlock new value from connected tire data, and how the relationships between fleets, tire manufacturers and service providers are being reshaped in the process. With more than a decade of experience in tire management innovation, Dimenna brings a rare blend of technical depth and commercial perspective to one of trucking's most consequential challenges.
Whether you're running a cutting-edge operation or just starting to move beyond the clipboard, this episode offers a practical roadmap. Tune in for a compelling look at what tire management could look like a decade from now.
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27 min
RS191: How Can Trailers Elevate Fleet Safety and Efficiency?
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When it comes to trucking technology, the power unit almost always steals the spotlight — but what about the trailer? Recorded live at TMC’s 2026 Annual Meeting, co-host Seth Clevenger brings on Jeremy Sanders, chief commercial officer, and Todd Eicher, vice president of refrigerated products, at Stoughton Trailers to make the case that fleets may be overlooking one of their biggest opportunities for operational gains.
Drawing on deep expertise in trailer manufacturing and equipment innovation, the two executives share how advances in thermal efficiency, crash safety, smart chassis technology and autonomous coupling systems are quietly reshaping what's possible for fleet operators navigating thin margins and rising expectations.
For a candid look at where trailer demand stands today and where the market is headed, tune in now.
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17 min
RS190: What Do Fleets Get Wrong About Aftertreatment Total Cost of Ownership?
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Aftertreatment is one of the most misunderstood—and costly—parts of fleet operations. Fleets often focus on invoice price or treat DPF service as a reactive event rather than a preventive strategy. The result is increased downtime, unpredictable failures, and a cost per mile that quietly climbs.
Recorded live at TMC’s 2026 Annual Meeting, co‑host Michael Freeze sits down with Ceramex North America experts JT Roberson and Matt Brady to unpack what fleets consistently get wrong about aftertreatment total cost of ownership. Discover the real difference between basic DPF cleaning and true restoration—and why those decisions matter for cost per mile, downtime, and emissions compliance.
A must‑listen for maintenance leaders focused on proactive, data‑driven maintenance. Tune in now.
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39 min
RS189: What Did TMC Tell Us About the State of the Trucking Industry?
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Trucking keeps the country moving—so when the industry hits turbulence, everyone feels it. Recorded live from the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2026 Annual Meeting, host Seth Clevenger sits down with Chris Spear, president and CEO of American Trucking Associations, for a candid look at what today’s fleet maintenance trends reveal about the broader state of trucking. In this conversation, Spear breaks down business conditions for motor carriers, the implications of rolling back zero-emission mandates for commercial vehicles and how the persistent technician shortage is reshaping operational priorities. TMC’s annual meeting is where trucking’s toughest challenges meet practical solutions. Tune in for the key insights trucking and fleet maintenance leaders need right now as the industry navigates rapid change.
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21 min
RS188: How Can Fleets Mitigate Breakdowns and Get Trucks Back on the Road Sooner?
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When a truck breaks down mid-route leaving a half-million-dollar load on the shoulder of the highway, how effectively does your fleet respond? Every minute counts and the wrong call can cost your fleet thousands. In this episode of RoadSigns, co-host Seth Clevenger sits down with Bob Toews, president of TruckDown, to explore how fleets can streamline their response to unplanned vehicle downtime and safely get their trucks back on the road as quick as possible. With nearly 30 years of experience helping fleets respond faster, smarter and more cost-effectively to truck breakdowns, Toews reveals where fleets typically lose time and what it really takes to ensure quality repairs under time pressure. Whether you're managing a handful of trucks or a large fleet, tune in for practical insight on turning one of trucking's most disruptive events into a manageable process.
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30 min
RS187: What Should Fleet Managers Prioritize in Planning for the Future?
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With uncertainty surrounding rising costs, tight labor markets and evolving emissions rules, it is increasingly difficult for fleet managers to know how best to futureproof their operations. Between a more robust maintenance strategy, adopting smart technology or a even a plan for electrification, what is the most critical path forward for your fleet? What decisions made today will still matter five years from now? In this episode of RoadSigns, co-host Michael Freeze sits down with Patrick Brennan, senior vice president of Cox Fleet, to discuss the common missteps fleets make in planning for future maintenance and operational needs. Gain a better understanding of key strategic opportunities you can take advantage of today and start shaping your fleet of tomorrow. Tune in now.
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46 min
RS186: Are Autonomous Trucks Outgrowing the Hub-to-Hub Model?
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After years of actively testing and operating self-driving trucks on public highways, autonomous technology developers are swiftly moving towards full commercialization. Along the way, the once popular hub-to-hub deployment model, which limits autonomous operations to highways and relies on drivers for local delivery, has been giving way to direct-to-customer autonomous freight movement as technological progress meets functional needs. How will this shift impact operations, maintenance and drivers? In this episode of RoadSigns, co-host Seth Clevenger is joined by Lior Ron, chief operating officer at Waabi, whose background includes co-founding Otto and nearly a decade leading Uber Freight. Together, they'll discuss the accelerating evolution of autonomous trucking and how new AI capabilities are reshaping deployment models. Tune in to discover how self-driving trucks are expected to integrate into real-world freight operations.
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40 min
RS185: Year-in-Preview: Tariffs, Technology, Safety and an Unclear Freight Outlook
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As trucking moves deeper into 2026, the industry faces a landscape defined by uncertainty and transformation. In this episode of RoadSigns, co-host Seth Clevenger is joined by TT's Eugene Mulero and Kieron Greenhalgh to examine the critical trends that will define freight transportation in the year ahead.
From an unclear freight market outlook to the ripple effects of evolving trade policies and tariffs, transportation leaders must stay informed and agile to remain competitive. At the same time, ramped up enforcement actions are elevating the focus on compliance and highway safety.
With fleets continuing to face a prolonged freight rate recession and with artificial intelligence poised to revolutionize back-office operations, this year promises to be one where survival hinges on cost controls and efficiency gains. Tune in to discover how you can more effectively navigate the turbulent conditions ahead.
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27 min
RS184: How is AI Raising the Bar for Fleet Safety?
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As artificial intelligence usage grows to transform various industries, the trucking sector is harnessing this technology to tackle one of its most critical challenges: fleet safety. Recorded live from ATA's 2025 Management Conference & Exhibition, co-host Seth Clevenger sits down with Johan Land, senior vice president of product and engineering at Samsara, to explore how fleets are adopting AI to revolutionize their safety programs. Land shares insights on Samsara's latest AI-powered innovations - from weather intelligence to automated driver coaching - and details how these applications are helping fleets shift from reactive to proactive safety strategies. Whether you're a fleet manager looking to enhance your safety program or curious about the practical applications of AI in trucking, tune in to this conversation for a vital outlook on the tools and strategies making highways safer today and shaping the trucking industry of tomorrow.
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